You are looking at a quintessential piece of Omega's post-war success: the Seamaster 600. While the number "600" is a throwback to its original 1960s water resistance rating, the true significance of this watch lies in its Caliber 601 manual-wind movement, a direct descendent of the movements that formed the heart of Omega's prestigious chronometer-certified models. This is pure, refined Swiss engineering from Omega's golden era.
The key collector detail is the beautiful, domed silver sunburst dial. The minute track and the clean, polished baton hour markers are perfectly preserved, capturing the minimalist and highly legible aesthetic that defined mid-century dress watches. The original Seamaster Hippocampus (Seahorse) medallion on the screw-down case back is Omega’s symbol of water resistance and is a highly sought-after hallmark of vintage Seamasters, confirming its authentic dive lineage despite its elegant design.
What makes this watch truly special, and a point the customer might overlook, is the ritual of the manual-wind Caliber 601. This 17-jewel movement lacks the bulk of an automatic rotor, making the watch incredibly thin and comfortable on the wrist—it slips effortlessly under any shirt cuff. By requiring the owner to wind it daily, it creates a tactile and deeply personal connection to the watch's mechanical life. It's a statement of quiet sophistication and commitment to classic horology.
